pepeguitarra
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I got some 220 film roll that I plan to use, but I am not sure the reel I use for the 120 film will work. Please advise.
What kind of reel do I need for 220 film?
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It's a bit hard to do that, if you're not going to tell us what sort of reel you're using for 120, isn't it? Paterson will take 2 x 120 films or 1 x 220.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
If you're using metal reels, a 120 reel will not hold a 220 roll. There are special 220 reels that were made for that size roll. Some fit in a standard metal tank, and some required a larger tank that was specially made for them (the reel was bigger in diameter than a standard tank).
If you use plastic reels, most of them, when adjusted for 120 film will also take a full-length 220 roll too. I know for sure that Paterson reels work this way, as Sarcophilus Harrisii said in his post.
If you use plastic reels, most of them, when adjusted for 120 film will also take a full-length 220 roll too. I know for sure that Paterson reels work this way, as Sarcophilus Harrisii said in his post.
pepeguitarra
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Thanks. I use Paterson's reel, but when I use it with a 120 film, it looks like it is already at its maximum. I will have to try and see.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Fotohuis
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A standard Jobo 1501 or 2502 reel can take a 220 roll film. Also the standaard Paterson reel, however which already mentioned very hard to load.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I often reel two 120 rolls onto Paterson reels...make sure they're very dry and clean...
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